DRIVER OF THE DAY: From zero to hero – Verstappen secures fan vote after charge to second

What a comeback! He crashed on his way to the grid, but after some swift repair work from his Red Bull crew there was no stopping Max Verstappen. From seventh at the start to second at the flag, splitting the two Mercedes. No wonder he got your nod…
How the votes were cast
Max Verstappen - 18.1%
Lewis Hamilton - 14.9%
Sebastian Vettel - 12.8%
Valtteri Bottas - 8.2%
Lance Stroll - 8.1%__
READ MORE: Hamilton romps to eighth Hungarian Grand Prix win, as Verstappen recovers to second
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